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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,620

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,430

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $56,235 $67,255 $32,290 $39,190
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 550 550
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Sport Line     2,500 1,700
Parking Package     1,550 1,550
Cold Weather Package     1,350 1,350
Driver Assistance Package     1,100 1,100
BMW Assist     650 650
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical     900 900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500
Semi-automated parking system     500 500
App support     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Sport Line     2,275 1,545
Parking Package     1,410 1,410
Cold Weather Package     1,230 1,230
Driver Assistance Package     1,000 1,000
BMW Assist     590 590
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     820 820
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475
Semi-automated parking system     455 455
App support     230 230
Options (change) 595 595 17,825 14,425
Options (change) 530 530 16,245 13,150
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $60,785 $72,385 $53,620 $57,720
Total Invoice $57,760 $68,780 $49,430 $53,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,705
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$60,785$72,385$53,620$57,720
Adjustments for Features-3,815-6,41500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,970$65,970$53,620$57,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,000$0$4,100
Total Invoice$57,760$68,780$49,430$53,235
Adjustments for Features-3,625-6,09600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,135$62,684$49,430$53,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,549$0$3,805

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,960$10,560$4,145$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$6,415$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,625-6,09600

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelCTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.6 in
Length195.5 in182.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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